Too much vitamin D may affect your brain and reflexes
Most people know that vitamin D helps keep bones strong, but a new study suggests it also affects the brain.
Researchers from Rutgers University looked...
Eco-friendly” bamboo dishes may not be so safe after all, study warns
Bamboo cups and plates are often sold as green, natural alternatives to plastic tableware.
But a new study shows that many of these “eco-friendly” dishes...
Vitamin D3 treatment may cut risk of second heart attack in half
A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that a personalized approach to vitamin D3 supplementation can make a big...
Vitamin K plays a surprising role in treating diabetes
Scientists in Canada have made a new discovery about vitamin K that could help people with type 2 diabetes.
The study was done by researchers...
High doses of this vitamin may cause vision loss, study finds
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is a common vitamin used to lower cholesterol levels and treat a condition called hyperlipidemia.
It comes in both...
Why preserved vegetables can turn deadly, and how to stay safe
A food truck in southern Italy recently became the center of a deadly health scare.
A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with type 2...
New research from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that two natural compounds—curcuminoids from turmeric and vitamin D—may help lower blood pressure in people...
Diets high in sugar and butter may help cause alcohol addiction
A new study in mice has found that switching from a high sugar and butter diet to a regular one may lead to a...
Whole-fat dairy food may benefit your heart health, study finds
For years, Americans have been told to cut down on fat, especially in dairy products, to protect their hearts.
This advice led to the rise...
Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings.
But is it also essential for your health?
In a...